Need a plan for this Valentine’s Day in Seattle?
We got you. Seattle can be a surprisingly romantic city (after all, it is the setting of 50 Shades of Grey) so it wasn’t hard to round up a selection of dinners, concerts, and rooftop bars for your Valentine’s Day plans. We also included suggestions for budget-friendly dates, outdoorsy dates, and more. In other words, there’s something here for everyone!
Here are the best things to do this Valentine’s Day in Seattle:
1. Go on a Luminary Walk at the Arboretum
When: Friday, February 14, 2025 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Washington Park Arboretum
You and your Valentine can go on a romantic evening stroll through the Washington Park Arboretum, which will be lit up with pink luminaries! There will also be hot drinks and DIY Valentine’s Day card crafting. Tickets are $20 each and this is for ages 18+ only. See more info here.
2. Party at PacSci
When: Friday, February 14 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Where: Pacific Science Center
Grab your Valentine or your bestie for this after-dark party at Pacific Science Center that will have a live comedy show, a DJ, cocktails, a photo booth, hands-on science experiments, and more. Tickets are $45 and this is for ages 21+ only. Get more info here.
3. Enjoy a “Mars Love Affair” at Museum of Flight
When: Friday, February 14
Where: Museum of Flight
Mary Roach is a best-selling and surprisingly humorous science writer. She’ll be giving a talk about the science behind living in space at this event at Museum of Flight that includes live music, cocktails, and themed activities. Tickets are $80 and this is for ages 21+ only. See more info.
4. Attend the Kamp Valentine’s Day Party
When: Friday, February 14, 2025
Where: Kamp (2800 E Madison St)
Kamp Social House in Madison Valley is a women-owned, queer-friendly restaurant known for its rotating soft serve flavors and creative cocktails (including NA options). On February 14th ages 21 and up can join their “Every Kiss Begins with Kamp” Valentine’s Day party starting at 10:00 p.m. You can expect good food, welcoming vibes, and a DJ.
5. Play “Love Pong” at SPIN Seattle
When: Saturday, February 15, 2025
Where: SPIN Seattle (1511 6th Ave)
Cost: $10-$49
Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day with a date, with your Galentines, or you’re single and wanting to mingle, SPIN Seattle has an upcoming ping pong event that caters to everyone. You can choose between a $10 open-area booking or a $49 private table. Your entry fee includes a DJ, group games, jello shots, heart-shaped snacks, “Love Match” speed rounds, and ping pong pros demonstrating their skills during a “Love is a Battlefield” ping pong show. If you’re not already coupled up, this could be a fun way to meet someone new. The event runs from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. on February 15. Book here.
6. Get a Valentine’s Day couples massage
When: February 1-28, 2025
Where: The Spa at Hotel 1000
Cost: $375
Relax and reconnect: The Spa at Hotel 1000 is offering a Valentine’s Day Couples Massage throughout February. It includes two 50-minute massages with rose oil, your choice of add-ons, and a free candle to take home. Call 206-357-9490 to book.
Bonus date idea: If you go on or after February 10, you can stop by Hotel 1000’s lobby bar Rosebay after your massage for a drink or two in an incredibly romantic atmosphere. The bar will be transformed into “an ephemeral, flower-filled escape” with flowers everywhere! There will also be sparkling wine flights and floral cocktails available for the occasion.
7. Go on a Valentine’s dinner cruise
When: February 14-16, 2025
Where: Waterways Cruises
Surprise your Valentine with a cruise around Lake Union and Lake Washington. There will be a four-course meal, views of the Seattle skyline, and live harp music. Get tickets here.
8. Step back in time together at this historic exhibition
Discover the personal stories of passengers and the history of this famous ship at the riveting “Titanic. The Exhibition” continues until march 16th at Maritime Building. Take your partner or friend to uncover some stunning history! Until Feb. 17 only get 30% off when you book two tickets.
9. Experience the Astra Lumina Night Walk
Astra Lumina: A Night Walk Amongst The Stars is possibly the most romantic event currently in Seattle. You and your date can walk around the Seattle Chinese Garden after dark and experience mesmerizing light displays accompanied by ambient sound and music. Get tickets here.
10. Go on an after-hours date at the Seattle Aquarium
When: Friday, February 14, 2025
Where: Seattle Aquarium
This is a fun and unique Valentine’s Day event to experience with your other half. You’ll be able to enjoy the aquarium habitats after dark without the crowds of kids around, as well as activities and live music. There will also be a bar and food available for purchase.
Get tickets and more info on the aquarium website.
11. See a romantic Candlelight Concert
For a memorable Valentine’s Day date, take your better half to Candlelight: Classical Romance at Town Hall Seattle. Don’t wait too long as tickets go fast. But you can always discover other Candlelight performances coming to Seattle.
Alternatively you could gift your sweetie a Candlelight Gift Card that they can use for a concert of their choice.
12. See a Valentine’s Day comedy show
When: Friday, February 14, 2025
Where: Pike Place Market Theater
Cost: $20
In need of a laugh this Valentine’s Day? Tickets are on sale now for Comedy of Love: A Valentine’s Day Improv on February 14 by Unexpected Productions at Pike Place Market.
13. Enjoy a rooftop concert of jazz love songs
When: February 13, 2025
Where: Olympic Rooftop Pavilion
This February you can treat your date to a romantic rooftop concert of popular jazz love songs at With Love, Sinatra! at The Olympic Rooftop Pavilion. You’ll enjoy a classic cocktail and a view of Seattle along with live music. Get your tickets here!
14. Get a free lipsology reading
When: Friday, February 14, 2025
Where: W Seattle (1112 4th Ave)
Cost: Free!
Want to try something new? You can head to trendy downtown hotel W Seattle this Valentine’s Day to have your lip lines read by Deni Luna, one of the world’s 10 certified lipsologists. Lipsology is similar to palm reading. You’ll get to learn more about yourself and your relationships while enjoying special Valentine’s Day cocktails. The best part: the reading is free! Reserve your spot on the event page.
15. See a Valentine’s Day burlesque show
When: February 12-16, 2025
Where: The Triple Door
Cost: $35-$50
Go big this Valentine’s Day by taking your love to a flashy burlesque show. The Atomic Bombshells J’ADORE show is celebrating their 16th season this February at The Triple Door.
16. Make a reservation for a special Valentine’s Day dinner
Planning a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner in Seattle but not sure where to go? We rounded up 10 Seattle restaurants offering special Valentine’s Day dinners.
You may also want to check out our guide to the most romantic restaurants in Seattle.
17. Make something sweet together at a crafty class
When: Friday, February 14, 2025
Where: The Works in Pioneer Square
Cost: $75 per person
If your love language is quality time, a great Valentine’s Day date is taking a crafty class together at The Works. This Valentine’s Day they’re offering a Valentine Goodie Box class at 7:00 p.m. To sign up for this or any other class, check out their online calendar.
18. Have a romantic dinner at an Italian restaurant
Surprise your other half with a reservation to The Pink Door, an Italian restaurant at Pike Place Market that was named one of the top 100 restaurants in the county in 2022 and again in 2023.
You can also check out our guide to the best Italian restaurants in Seattle.
19. Get cocktails at a hidden speakeasy
If you want to get drinks on Valentine’s Day while impressing your date with a unique experience, check out our guide to the most well-hidden speakeasy bars in Seattle.
20. Go winery-hopping in Woodinville
Did you know that there are some stellar wineries less than an hour’s drive from Seattle? This would make a great Valentine’s Day getaway if your date loves wine. Visit the Woodinville Wine Country website for more info.
21. Take a romantic trip near Seattle
Seattle’s ferry system and the many nearby islands make it easy to plan a romantic weekend getaway for Valentine’s Day. For example, does your partner love the movie Practical Magic? You can hop on a ferry and take them to the nearby town where Practical Magic was filmed!
We also have guides to destinations near Seattle for a last-minute day trip and cozy winter getaways near Seattle.
22. Warm up in a hot tub boat
Want to get steamy? This Valentine’s Day the two of you can warm up together in a hot tub. Read our guide to Seattle’s best saunas and hot tubs (and yes, this includes the famous hot tub boats in Lake Union). You can add rose petals for extra romance!
23. Buy each other books from an indie bookstore
This is a great Valentine’s Day idea for book-lovers. Take them to one of Seattle’s indie bookstores and let them pick out as many books as they want—or you can each pick out a book that you think the other person would enjoy. Bonus romance points if you go to Open Books, the poetry bookstore in Pioneer Square.
24. Get drinks with a view of Seattle on a rooftop bar
It doesn’t get much more romantic than a sky-high cocktail date with a view. See our guide to Seattle’s best rooftop bars, many of which have heated and covered seating areas in case it’s cold and rainy.
25. Browse a used record store together
If your partner loves music, treat them this Valentine’s Day by taking them to one of Seattle’s best record stores. Hot tip: if you go to Easy Street Records in West Seattle, you can also get a casual but delicious meal at their attached cafe.
26. Have a romantic dinner in front of a fire
Romantic and cozy: that’s the vibe you’ll achieve with a dinner by the fire. We rounded up the best Seattle bars and restaurants with a fireplace for your Valentine’s Day needs.
27. Go on a museum date
If you want to bring some classic When Harry Met Sally vibes to your Valentine’s Day, take your person to one of Seattle’s many amazing museums. We have an article with tips on free museum admission days and discounts to help you do it on a budget, too.
28. Stroll through a scenic Seattle park
Maybe it’s a little too early in your relationship to make a fancy dinner reservation for Valentine’s Day, or maybe you both just love the outdoors. Either way, you can’t go wrong with planning a date in one of Seattle’s beautiful city parks and gardens. Wear a raincoat if it’s drizzling, grab coffees, and go explore one of these stunning Seattle parks.
29. Book a staycation at a boutique Seattle hotel
If you can’t swing a full weekend getaway but still want a romantic night that involves room service, surprise your love with a staycation right here in Seattle. Read our guide to the coolest boutique hotels in Seattle.
30. Name a pollinator at the zoo
This is more of a gift idea than an event. Did you know that Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo allows you to name one of their pollinators in honor of someone you love? You simply make a donation amount of your choice and then you can name a butterfly, bumblebee, or hummingbird after your Valentine. Their name will be displayed on the zoo website, and you can also request a certificate if you’d like to present them with it on Valentine’s Day. See all the info on the zoo website.